Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.
Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.
Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.
Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.
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The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.
The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.
The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.
The three-parter is the first out of an April 2022 first-look deal between the Toronto studio and Cortés.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals won a fourth consecutive term for the party in last night’s election.